Volkswagen Tiguan
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
LB12 XBUMOT history
LB12 XBU is a black diesel Volkswagen Tiguan first used on 19 Jul 2012. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 138,205 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 138,205 mi
- At MOT on 22 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,491 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 XBU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Tiguan
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 19 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 XBU was last recorded at 138,205 miles on 22 Apr 2025, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 138,143 miles · 15 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 62 miles
- Average per year
- 8,491 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 138,205 miles
- 2024 – 132,509 miles
- 2023 – 127,470 miles
- 2022 – 117,449 miles
- 2021 – 108,545 miles
- 2020 – 104,134 miles
- 2018 – 95,874 miles
- 2017 – 85,135 miles
- 2016 – 71,265 miles
- 2015 – 55,233 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,205 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
12 tests since 15 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,205 miles (+62)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 138,205 miles
- Test number
- 324826377662
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail138,143 miles (+5,634)2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,143 miles
- Test number
- 701827790371
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass132,509 miles (+5,039)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 132,509 miles
- Test number
- 745657233039
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass127,470 miles (+10,021)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 127,470 miles
- Test number
- 617495212034
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryT.P.M.S Warning lamp illuminated indicating tyre pressure(s) require adjustment.
Pass117,449 miles (+8,904)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 117,449 miles
- Test number
- 917039409002
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass108,545 miles (+4,411)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 108,545 miles
- Test number
- 170008805548
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,134 miles (+8,260)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 104,134 miles
- Test number
- 365227274473
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass95,874 miles (+24)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 95,874 miles
- Test number
- 747276080557
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail95,850 miles (+10,715)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,850 miles
- Test number
- 934333853748
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Pass85,135 miles (+13,870)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 85,135 miles
- Test number
- 190058479782
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,265 miles (+16,032)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 71,265 miles
- Test number
- 167592839075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,233 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 55,233 miles
- Test number
- 198376095125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB12 XBU
- Does LB12 XBU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB12 XBU expired on 21 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 XBU?
- The MOT on LB12 XBU expired on 21 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB12 XBU done?
- LB12 XBU was recorded at 138,205 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2025, an average of 8,491 miles a year.
- Has LB12 XBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 XBU has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB12 XBU ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LB12 XBU find?
- LB12 XBU passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.
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